Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.This golden, crispy and irresistibly gooey fried cheese is one of Greece’s most beloved appetizers! This Saganaki recipe takes just three ingredients and is ready to serve in less than 10 minutes.

Quick and easy to make, you’re going to fall in love with this famous Greek fried cheese! What is Saganaki? The term saganaki refers both to a variety of Greek appetizers as well as the pan in which they’re cooked (a two-handled heavy frying pan).The most popular saganaki dish is cheese saganaki which is made by frying cheese that has been lightly breaded so that it’s crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.Salt, pepper and lemon juice are traditional seasonings.

It’s commonly served as an appetizer with other Greek favorites or is served atop or along with a leafy green salad, with bread, or a light drizzling of honey.In Greek restaurants in the U.S.it’s often splashed with some brandy and flambéed at the table for a dramatic effect, then extinguished with a squeeze of lemon juice, a tradition that started in Chicago’s Greektown.

Ingredients You only need 3 ingredients to make saganaki cheese, with some optional ingredients I’ll discuss below.Here is what you’ll need to make it: Cheese: A variety that’s firm enough to hold its shape when fried but soft enough to melt on the inside.See below for recommended cheese varieties.

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